The red Thorpedo will be the centrepiece of the new line

Thorpe's existing range of energy drinks will also be expanded, to include a new "Thorpedo Ice" line.

The decision comes as the swimmer strives to be cleared from doping allegations, which he describes as "the only time I've ever been accused of having too much testosterone." The swimmer says that when he first heard about press reports of his drug use, he began physically shaking. "It's the only time drugs have made me shake when I'm not taking them," he said.

While not everyone approves of his new business, Thorpe's chief sponsor, Adidas, is vowing to stand by him throughout the controversy. "We're going to give Ian our full support, and he will continue to wear our products in public," said a spokesman. "He's already asked to model our shiny tracksuits and matching gym bags." Adidas is not the only company interested. P & O Cruises say they are considering putting the products in their mini-bars, and the West Coast Eagles will use the energy drinks on and off the field. 

Swimming Australia fear the drugs could damage Thorpe's reputation more than any number of Uncle Toby's ads. "We're not sure Ian is sending the right message. Although if he could send it to Craig Stevens, that would be appreciated." 

Thorpe refused to answer questions on whether or not amyl nitrite would part of the product line.

[Article]Ian Thorpe releases range of designer drugs Pinball Neil    April 23rd, 2007 - 10:58 PM Batten down the hatches...

Re: [Article]Ian Thorpe releases range of designer drugs ~Julie~    April 24th, 2007 - 12:01 AM Bloody genius. Whoever wrote that one, fess up. It was superb.

Re: [Article]Ian Thorpe releases range of designer drugs Maddstar    April 24th, 2007 - 3:27 AM P & O Cruises say they are considering putting the products in their mini-bars, and the West Coast Eagles will use the energy drinks on and off the field. Brilliant

Re: [Article]Ian Thorpe releases range of designer drugs pseudonym    April 24th, 2007 - 3:55 AM That's hilarious!!

Re: [Article]Ian Thorpe releases range of designer drugs kathryn    April 24th, 2007 - 6:26 AM What an awesome article Top stuff

Re: [Article]Ian Thorpe releases range of designer drugs Keridwen    April 24th, 2007 - 12:57 PM Quote Swimming Australia fear the drugs could damage Thorpe's reputation more than any number of Uncle Toby's ads.   It would be hard to do that!!!

[Article]Ian Thorpe releases range of designer drugs Night Blindness    April 24th, 2007 - 9:35 PM "It's the only drugs have made me shake when I'm not taking them," he said. Fairly sure that's some sort of grammatical error. Also, first post! w00t.

Re: [Article]Ian Thorpe releases range of designer drugs ~Julie~    April 24th, 2007 - 10:41 PM I think this one is very worthy of conversion to the show.

[Article]Ian Thorpe releases range of designer drugs pinget_69    April 25th, 2007 - 12:02 AM Great article. couldn't stop laughing. this guy really bugs me cos he went to the school that i currently go to so the teachers never stop reminding you because apparently a good swimmer going to your school as a kid makes the school good. (its not)

Re: [Article]Ian Thorpe releases range of designer drugs hammerondaridiculous    April 25th, 2007 - 6:20 AM   When testing him for drugs, does that mean they're testing Thorpee?

Re: [Article]Ian Thorpe releases range of designer drugs pseudonym    April 25th, 2007 - 7:06 PM Quote from: hammerondaridiculous on April 25, 2007, 10:20:08 PM When testing him for drugs, does that mean they're testing Thorpee? You're a funny bastard, Hammer.  Damn, I wish I had photoshop.

Re: [Article]Ian Thorpe releases range of designer drugs Star Fish    April 26th, 2007 - 9:10 AM Quote from: hammerondaridiculous on April 25, 2007, 10:20:08 PM When testing him for drugs, does that mean they're testing Thorpee? You know... I've never drunk that Thorpedo branded sports water... but now that you have put *that* image into my head I'll find it even easier to resist the urge...

Re: [Article]Ian Thorpe releases range of designer drugs zac backs    May 2nd, 2007 - 9:06 AM also funny how he denies being gay but then releases a fragrance called "Thorpey for men"

[Article]Ian Thorpe releases range of designer drugs CrackedPepper    May 2nd, 2007 - 11:57 PM It'd be something else for the Japanese tourists to savour.